Hardware Keylogger User Guide - KeyGrabber Nano

1 KeyGrabber nano Copyright 1 user s Guide KeyGrabber nano Check for the latest version of this document. KeyGrabber nano Copyright 2 Table of contents Table of contents .. 2 Getting started .. 2 Introduction .. 3 About the product .. 3 Features .. 3 Requirements .. 3 Applications .. 4 Quick start .. 5 Recording keystrokes .. 6 Viewing recorded data .. 7 Flash drive options .. 9 Phrase searching .. 9 Memory erasing .. 9 Memory formatting .. 10 Configuration options .. 11 National keyboard layouts.

2 13 Using KL Tools .. 14 Specifications .. 15 Troubleshooting .. 16 List of special keys .. 18 Legal disclaimer .. B d! Nie zdefiniowano zak adki. Getting started Already familiar with KeyGrabber keyloggers? Start key-logging in 2 simple steps: section Quick start New to KeyGrabber Hardware keyloggers? Learn about keystroke recording first: section Recording keystrokes Then learn to retrieve the recorded data: section Viewing recorded data Questions or problems? Go through the Troubleshooting section.

3 KeyGrabber nano Copyright 3 Introduction About the product The KeyGrabber nano is an advanced USB Hardware Keylogger with a huge internal flash disk, organized as a file system. Text data typed on the USB keyboard will be captured and stored on the internal flash drive in a special file. This data may be retrieved on any other computer with a USB port and keyboard, by switching to flash drive mode. The Keylogger will pop up as a removable drive, giving instant access to all captured data.

4 The KeyGrabber nano is 100% transparent for computer operation and no software or drivers are required. Features High-capacity internal flash memory, accessible as a USB removable drive Compatible with all USB keyboards (including Linux & Mac) Ultra fast memory contents retrieve via USB port Transparent to computer operation, undetectable for security scanners No software or drivers required, operating system independent Memory protected with strong 128-bit encryption Quick and easy national keyboard layout support Ultra-compact and discreet Requirements Computer with standard USB or port USB HID-compliant keyboard (Low-Speed, Full-Speed, or High-Speed)

5 Operating system with USB Mass-Storage device support KeyGrabber nano Copyright 4 Applications Employers: Monitor acceptable internet usage Monitor employee productivity Detect unauthorized access attempts Backup typed text Collect computer usage statistics Parents: Monitor your family's computer activity Protect your child from on-line hazards and predators Observe WWW, E-mail, and chat usage Save a copy of written documents Investigators: Monitor remote computers Retrieve unknown passwords, operating system independent Collect computer-related evidence Detect unauthorized use of computer equipment KeyGrabber nano Copyright 5 Quick start This section contains concise information on basic Keylogger handling.

6 If you need detailed instructions, please refer to sections Recording keystrokes and Viewing recorded data. To record keystrokes, plug the device in-between the keyboard and USB port. To view recorded data, plug the device in-between the keyboard and USB port, and press the 3-key combination simultaneously (by default K, B, S) The Keylogger will pop up as a removable drive, containing the file This file will contain all recorded keystroke data. KeyGrabber nano Copyright 6 Recording keystrokes Installation of the KeyGrabber nano is quick and easy.

7 Simply plug it in between the USB keyboard and the USB port. No software or drivers are required. The USB Hardware Keylogger will start recording all data typed on the keyboard to the internal flash disk. Once recording starts, new data will be appended to the end of the log file. The device is completely transparent for computer operation. Disconnect the USB keyboard from the USB port at the computer or hub. This can be done even with the computer up and running.

8 Connect the Hardware USB Keylogger between the USB keyboard and the USB port. Keystroke logging will start automatically. Note: If an external USB hub is being used, connect the Keylogger between the hub and the USB keyboard. KeyGrabber nano Copyright 7 Viewing recorded data Once keystroke data has been recorded, it may be retrieved on any computer with a USB port. This is done by switching to flash drive mode. The KeyGrabber nano and keyboard should be connected in the same way, as during normal recording.

9 Each device has a built-in 3-key combination (by default K, B, S). Press these 3 magic keys simultaneously to trigger flash drive mode. After a few seconds, the Hardware Keylogger will automatically get detected as a mass storage device. The operating system will use the standard built-in mass storage driver (MS Windows 7 in the following examples). Depending on the drive letters available, the device will be visible as a new drive, for example F:. Use the systems file manager to browse this disk (for example Explorer).

10 The keyboard will be disconnected and unavailable, so the mouse must be used to browse the disk. KeyGrabber nano Copyright 8 The removable disk will contain the file with a text log of all captured data. Keystroke data is formatted in the same as it would appear on the screen, with special keys in brackets ([Ent], [Esc], [Del] etc.). This file can be viewed and searched with any text editor, such as Notepad or MS Word. During flash drive mode, the USB keyboard is inaccessible, and usually the mouse is the only operating device.